Robert Hugh Becker
Nov 8, 2024
Robert Hugh Becker of Cortez Colorado passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday November 8th at Vista Grande Rehabilitation Center. Bob was preceded in death by his wife Martha and is survived by their children Michael (and Kris) Becker, Catherine (and Thomas) Kane, Susan Becker, Marian (and Bryan) Toy, Paul Becker, Andrew Becker, Stephen (and Kristen) Becker and 10...
Larry D Hauser
Nov 5, 2024
Larry D. Hauser, 86, of Cortez, Colorado died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in his home. He was born on July 16, 1938, as the son of John and Ellen Hauser of Holly, Colorado. He is the last of six siblings. He is survived by his wife Carol Hauser and son Patrick Hauser as well as several grandkids and great...
Roger Dean Archuleta
Nov 1, 2024
Celebration of life for Durango resident Roger Dean Archuleta will be held at 10:00am on Saturday November 9, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Pastor Michael Justice will officiate. Services are being conducted through Ertel Funeral Home.
Roger was born August 13, 1962 in Ensenada, NM, He is the son of Felix Archuleta of Mancos, CO, and Esther Martinez of Mancos, CO....
James Dale Cleaveland
Oct 29, 2024
James Dale Cleaveland was born on July 2, 1940, in Sioux Falls, SD, the son of Dale Gillis and Mildred Emma (Mathers) Cleaveland. He passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Southwest Memorial Hospital at the age of 84.
Upon graduating from high school, James joined the US Navy and served as a medic. He met his wife, Griselda in...
Nataanii Wolfchief Elkriver
Oct 26, 2024
Nataanii Wolfchief Elkriver, was born in Aurora, Colorado at The Children's Hospital in Aurora, CO. On October 21st, 2024, at 10am. Nataanii sadly passed away in his parents’ Edbert Elkriver & Cheyenne Wolfchief's arms on the evening of October 26,2024. With 6 siblings and 3 brothers, J' Dean & Thatoes Wolfchief. His 3 sisters; Shundeen, Dazzleen, and Lyn'Nayah Elkriver.
Despite his...
Richard "Dick" Harold Wilson
Oct 26, 2024
A Long-time resident of Dolores & Lewis, CO., Richard (Dick) Harold Wilson was born on October 5, 1939, in Sheridan, MI. He was the only child of Harold & Virginia Wilson, both deceased. Richard passed on October 26, 2024, in Cortez.
Richard attended school & graduated from Sheridan. He married his high school sweetheart Judith Ressiguie, on December 24, 1958. Their...
Ricky Lee Cantsee
Oct 23, 2024
“Manuv” was born to Ramona Deer Cantsee on April 2, 1959, in Cortez, Colorado. He is survived by his children: Ricky Cantsee Jr. (Shalain Lucero), Theron Cantsee, and Lauana (Rinaldo) Morris. His grandchildren Andre and Alyssa Cantsee, AisWai Morris, TahjZier, Taysha, T’aliyah, and Tayge’n Morris. He is also survived by his brother Garrick Denetsosie, his uncle Jack Cantsee Sr., nieces,...
Alan Christopher Niswander
Oct 19, 2024
Alan Christopher Niswander was born in Iowa City, Iowa, to Alvin and Shirley Niswander. He grew up in Oxford, Iowa. After moving to Colorado, he continued his love of fishing and hunting. He enjoyed working as a coal miner in Somerset, Colorado, for many years.
Alan was preceded in death by his father, Alvin Niswander; and brother, Arnold Niswander. He is...
Richard Franklin Loftin
Oct 11, 2024
Richard Loftin took his final journey October 11, 2024 to join the many, that he has loved and lost. He was born June 4, 1933 in Berryville, Arkansas to parents John Henry and Anna Bell, both deceased. Richard was one of twelve children, all of whom have predeceased him. He was a quiet, gentle man who loved to dance, fish,...
Norma McComb
Oct 3, 2024
Norma McComb
Norma McComb was born to Robert Neal & Dorthy (Swaner) Neal on May 28, 1944, at the home place in Arriola.
She attended Arriola School 1st through 8th grades, then graduated from Montezuma Cortez High School in 1962. After graduation she attended 1 year at the University of New Mexico before moving to Denver and obtaining her Cosmetology License....
Rebecca Lynn Butt
Oct 1, 2024
Beloved Rebecca (“Becky”) Lynn Butt passed away Tuesday Afternoon on October 1, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Known for her extraordinary compassion and love for those around her; Rebecca is someone to be remembered.
Becky was born on November 30, 1956 to Harold and Emma Blakley (Bessire) in Anson, Texas. She attended highschool in Cortez, Colorado where she met the...
James "Tony" Anthony Johnson
Sep 26, 2024
James "Tony" Anthony Johnson was born July 7th, 1960 in Louisville, KY the son of James and Emma Lee (Strate) Johnson. He passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 at his home in Cortez, CO at the age of 64.
Tony was a Master Carpenter. He specialized in building custom homes in Datil, NM. He loved the outdoors, especially exploring the...
Kathie Raye Burkhart
Sep 22, 2024
Graveside services for Kathie Raye Burkhart will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Pastor Marvin Graves will officiate.
Kathie Burkhart passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024 and she was born December 20, 1942 in Forest Grove, Ore. Kathie was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, sisters, two great-grandsons, her son, Ronald Victor...
Michael Allen Sheldon
Sep 20, 2024
Michael Allen Sheldon was born January 19th 1964 in Joplin Missouri. The son of Lilly Maxine Sheldon and Jay M Sheldon II. He passed away on Friday September 20th, 2024, at his residence at the age of sixty.
Mike was a collector of many things. He loved helping people and telling anyone the stories of his adventures. Mike grew up in...
Corrina Jean May
Sep 19, 2024
Corrina Jean May
Graveside services for Towaoc resident Corrina J. May, will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Towaoc Cemetery. A wake will be held at her residence, Tuesday, September 23, from 5:00 pm until sunrise at 1138 Green Cedar Lane.
Corrina was born January 8, 1974, in Monticello, Utah. She was the daughter of Euna...
Don Robert Kirk
Sep 18, 2024
The show is over.
The scripts, lines all delivered, along with the stories, all told, have been put in files. The props put in storage. The puppets have been packed away. Don Kirk has taken a last bow and left the building.
Don passed away from us very early on the morning of September 18,2024, leaving behind his daughter Kimberly, his...
Quentina Imogene Blueeyes
Sep 15, 2024
Funeral services for Quentina Imogene Blueeyes will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Cortez Cemetery.
Quentina was born October 29, 1999 in Shiprock, N.M. the daughter of Trula Kay Phillips and Quentin Blueeyes. She passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the age of 24.
Surviving Quentina are her...
Velma Regina Hollen
Sep 10, 2024
Graveside services for Velma Regina Hollen will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Fairview Cemetery.
Velma was born May 30, 1928 in Alberta, Canada the daughter of Robert Robin and Marie (Houghland) Hollen. She passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at her Pleasant View residence at the age of 96.
Velma is survived by her children,...
Virginia L. Reeves
Sep 3, 2024
Virginia L. Reeves was born July 20, 1940, in Chandler, Arizona the daughter of Robert H. and Bertha M. Vest. She passed away in her home surrounded by her immediate family in Cortez, CO. on September 3, 2024.
Virginia was a strong and independent woman who enjoyed a life of work and travel. She began her career in Mesa, AZ. working...
Ruby Gonzales
Aug 27, 2024
Memorial Mass for Ruby Gonzales will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Dolores. Inurnment will follow at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Rosary service will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. at the church.
Ruby was born August 27, 1931 in Dolores the daughter of Alexander Joseph and Pasqualita (Roybal)...
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